Monthly Archives: July 2013

As of my last post I had all sorts of plans for food stuffs. Hmmm… I got some of it done but I didn’t get to it all by any means. I need to deal with beets especially. The zucchini … Continue reading →

I am so sick of zucchini. Ugh. I didn’t even plant any and yet I have zucchini everywhere. Our CSA planted zucchini and they are piling it on. I’m really not complaining. This is the hate part of a love/hate … Continue reading →

I have the biggest tomato plants I’ve ever had. They are almost as tall as I am. I guess the piles of manure and straw I dressed the tomato bed with has helped. Along with the warm weather and moisture … Continue reading →

Originally posted on The Slow Foods Mama:
On May 25, 2013, as we marched through the streets of Vancouver protesting Monsanto, we chanted: “Our food, OUR choice”. Seems simple, right? We should have the freedom to choose what we put…

As I’ve been playing online and outside my mind keeps mulling over ideas. Some sort of book keeps coming to mind but I don’t know if it would be worth it. I know it is easier to get published these … Continue reading →

I have been pretty lax toward my garden lately. I really haven’t been weeding other than an occasional pull here or there. There are peas that need picked and herbs that need harvested and either frozen or dried. I just … Continue reading →

It is that time of year. The farmer’s market is brimming with food, the garden is full, and the CSA share we have is full of mostly zucchini. To be honest right now I’m pretty sick of zucchini. I didn’t … Continue reading →

I’ve been trying to decide a couple of things. Maybe my readers can help me out here. What would you like to see more of? Photos? How-to stuff in the garden? Just what I’m up to in the garden or … Continue reading →

My to-do list that is. I’ve been trying to stay inside today. It is supposed to be about 105 degrees F today. Ugh! So that means that I’m trying to do a couple of things. Laundry, of course because this … Continue reading →

Why does it always get longer this time of year? Oh yeah, the garden. For example: I need to harvest peas, collards, beets, and snap peas today. This means I need to find my canning stuff for the beets. I’ll … Continue reading →